"Healthy" Food

Ok I get on this kick every time I go visit any board that is talking about weight lose.....why do people consider foods that are low fat/ low calorie automatically healthy though they are overly processed, loaded with sodium, MSG, and HFCS. Seriously is America's problem with Obesity the fact that we dont know what Healthy is anymore!

Ok I get on this kick every time I go visit any board that is talking about weight lose.....why do people consider foods that are low fat/ low calorie automatically healthy though they are overly processed, loaded with sodium, MSG, and HFCS. Seriously is America's problem with Obesity the fact that we dont know what Healthy is anymore!

The obligations of our representatives in Washington are to protect our liberty, not coddle the world, precipitating no-win wars, while bringing bankruptcy and economic turmoil to our people. --- Ron Paul I am just absolutely convinced that the best formula for giving us peace and preserving the American way of life is freedom, limited government, and minding our own business overseas. ---Ron Paul

From:
EwwwwCheesecake

To: wtedeletemyaccount

Posted: Feb-10 09:37 AM (2 of 296)

I am completely ignorant on this so forgive me if I sound like an idiot. What are the "code words" that I should look for in the ingrediants. Most things don't list HFCS (I know this stands for high fructose corn syrup) on the labels. I don't know what to look for to avoid. Thanks in advance. :)

I am completely ignorant on this so forgive me if I sound like an idiot. What are the "code words" that I should look for in the ingrediants. Most things don't list HFCS (I know this stands for high fructose corn syrup) on the labels. I don't know what to look for to avoid. Thanks in advance. :)

* HFCS has increased by a a whopping 10,673 percent between 1970 and 2005

* Research found that nearly one-third of the HFCS-containing grocery products (tested for a study) were contaminated with detectable levels of mercury.

* diabetes has increased 90% with the increase in HFCS

*In humans, fructose feeding leads to mineral losses, especially higher fecal excretions of iron and magnesium, than did subjects fed sucrose. Iron, magnesium, calcium, and zinc balances tended to be more negative during the fructose-feeding period as compared to balances during the sucrose-feeding period.

*Because it is metabolized by the liver, fructose does not cause the pancreas to release insulin the way it normally does. Fructose converts to fat more than any other sugar. This may be one of the reasons Americans continue to get fatter. Fructose raises serum triglycerides significantly. As a left-handed sugar, fructose digestion is very low. For complete internal conversion of fructose into glucose and acetates, it must rob ATP energy stores from the liver.

* HFCS has increased by a a whopping 10,673 percent between 1970 and 2005

* Research found that nearly one-third of the HFCS-containing grocery products (tested for a study) were contaminated with detectable levels of mercury.

* diabetes has increased 90% with the increase in HFCS

*In humans, fructose feeding leads to mineral losses, especially higher fecal excretions of iron and magnesium, than did subjects fed sucrose. Iron, magnesium, calcium, and zinc balances tended to be more negative during the fructose-feeding period as compared to balances during the sucrose-feeding period.

*Because it is metabolized by the liver, fructose does not cause the pancreas to release insulin the way it normally does. Fructose converts to fat more than any other sugar. This may be one of the reasons Americans continue to get fatter. Fructose raises serum triglycerides significantly. As a left-handed sugar, fructose digestion is very low. For complete internal conversion of fructose into glucose and acetates, it must rob ATP energy stores from the liver.

The obligations of our representatives in Washington are to protect our liberty, not coddle the world, precipitating no-win wars, while bringing bankruptcy and economic turmoil to our people. --- Ron Paul I am just absolutely convinced that the best formula for giving us peace and preserving the American way of life is freedom, limited government, and minding our own business overseas. ---Ron Paul

From:
ioly

To: wtedeletemyaccount

Posted: Feb-09 04:57 PM (4 of 296)

I have repeated time and time again that I am not saying it is healthy. I'm not sure were you are getting this information from. I am just saying I don't believe in banning an item just because it is proven to be harmful to your health if consumed in big quantities.

I have repeated time and time again that I am not saying it is healthy. I'm not sure were you are getting this information from. I am just saying I don't believe in banning an item just because it is proven to be harmful to your health if consumed in big quantities.

Natalie, proud Mommy to Henry (born 12/26/08) and Madeleine (born 5/25/11).

From:
navybaby2009

To: wtedeletemyaccount

Posted: Feb-09 05:01 PM (6 of 296)

In the very near future I am having my surgery, as you know. I am so scared about the eating more than I am about the surgery. My DH suggested I drink slimfast, the surgeon suggests optifast. My dad, who is also a surgeon and had a bariatric procedure, suggested I buy a Magic bullet and regular perimeter foods. I can make my own hi protein meals that are not laden with salt. I just need to learn how. I also have a juicer that I need to get reacquainted with.

I just don't get why even the surgeon pushed these pre packaged "gross"ries. Is it just for convenience, or to set us up for failure?'

In the very near future I am having my surgery, as you know. I am so scared about the eating more than I am about the surgery. My DH suggested I drink slimfast, the surgeon suggests optifast. My dad, who is also a surgeon and had a bariatric procedure, suggested I buy a Magic bullet and regular perimeter foods. I can make my own hi protein meals that are not laden with salt. I just need to learn how. I also have a juicer that I need to get reacquainted with.

I just don't get why even the surgeon pushed these pre packaged "gross"ries. Is it just for convenience, or to set us up for failure?'

I am sure they have varying amounts of HFCS with different subgroups. The groups running the experiments have nothing to gain either way as the ones I have looked at were done by neutral parties. As I have stated before....most Americans THINK they are having HFCS in moderation but I am willing to bet a vast majority are eating it at every meal, drinking it throughout the day, and snacking on it.

I am sure they have varying amounts of HFCS with different subgroups. The groups running the experiments have nothing to gain either way as the ones I have looked at were done by neutral parties. As I have stated before....most Americans THINK they are having HFCS in moderation but I am willing to bet a vast majority are eating it at every meal, drinking it throughout the day, and snacking on it.

The obligations of our representatives in Washington are to protect our liberty, not coddle the world, precipitating no-win wars, while bringing bankruptcy and economic turmoil to our people. --- Ron Paul I am just absolutely convinced that the best formula for giving us peace and preserving the American way of life is freedom, limited government, and minding our own business overseas. ---Ron Paul

From:
wtedeletemyaccount

To: oliviasmom20082008

Posted: Feb-08 06:54 PM (8 of 296)

Glad I am not the only one! I am on 1400-1600 calories right now, which is totally doable with the foods I eat but on days I take cycling class I add an extra 200 cals or so. NO ONE should be going below 1200 cals a day that is for sure.

Glad I am not the only one! I am on 1400-1600 calories right now, which is totally doable with the foods I eat but on days I take cycling class I add an extra 200 cals or so. NO ONE should be going below 1200 cals a day that is for sure.

The obligations of our representatives in Washington are to protect our liberty, not coddle the world, precipitating no-win wars, while bringing bankruptcy and economic turmoil to our people. --- Ron Paul I am just absolutely convinced that the best formula for giving us peace and preserving the American way of life is freedom, limited government, and minding our own business overseas. ---Ron Paul

From:
Cindy_mom_2b

To: WhackADoodle

Posted: Feb-10 01:21 PM (9 of 296)

Are you seriously calling yourself fat? Oh my word! From your pics I would have to totally disagree. : )

Are you seriously calling yourself fat? Oh my word! From your pics I would have to totally disagree. : )

The obligations of our representatives in Washington are to protect our liberty, not coddle the world, precipitating no-win wars, while bringing bankruptcy and economic turmoil to our people. --- Ron Paul I am just absolutely convinced that the best formula for giving us peace and preserving the American way of life is freedom, limited government, and minding our own business overseas. ---Ron Paul

From:
ioly

To: felixthenat

Posted: Feb-09 05:02 PM (11 of 296)

Has there been any research done with individuals who do not eat junk food but do consume HFCS vs individuals who do not consume any HFCS stating that the first loses weight when they remove the HFCS? I'm just curious because otherwise you can't really support your statement.

Other than that - no, I do not believe HFCS is healthy. I know the effects it has on the body while eaten in large quantities. However, I do not believe that banning HFCS is what it is all about. I still believe that eaten in moderation will not impact someone's health significantly.

Has there been any research done with individuals who do not eat junk food but do consume HFCS vs individuals who do not consume any HFCS stating that the first loses weight when they remove the HFCS? I'm just curious because otherwise you can't really support your statement.

Other than that - no, I do not believe HFCS is healthy. I know the effects it has on the body while eaten in large quantities. However, I do not believe that banning HFCS is what it is all about. I still believe that eaten in moderation will not impact someone's health significantly.

The obligations of our representatives in Washington are to protect our liberty, not coddle the world, precipitating no-win wars, while bringing bankruptcy and economic turmoil to our people. --- Ron Paul I am just absolutely convinced that the best formula for giving us peace and preserving the American way of life is freedom, limited government, and minding our own business overseas. ---Ron Paul

The obligations of our representatives in Washington are to protect our liberty, not coddle the world, precipitating no-win wars, while bringing bankruptcy and economic turmoil to our people. --- Ron Paul I am just absolutely convinced that the best formula for giving us peace and preserving the American way of life is freedom, limited government, and minding our own business overseas. ---Ron Paul

I honestly do not know when this became a HFCS is healthy vs unhealthy debate. I have often heard the statement that HFCS is what is wrong with America - and I believe that what it is wrong with America is that we do not eat anything in moderation. I'm not promoting it, but IMO banning it is a little extreme. That's what I have been saying this whole time.

I honestly do not know when this became a HFCS is healthy vs unhealthy debate. I have often heard the statement that HFCS is what is wrong with America - and I believe that what it is wrong with America is that we do not eat anything in moderation. I'm not promoting it, but IMO banning it is a little extreme. That's what I have been saying this whole time.

I think that is awesome! Please let us know how it goes. You will be the HT guinea pig LOL. Good luck. If you need tips, let me know. I don't even began to pretend that it is an easy feat. It took me a while to cut it all out and every once in a while, I miss it on a label, only to find it after I eat and think "CRAP!" LOL

I think that is awesome! Please let us know how it goes. You will be the HT guinea pig LOL. Good luck. If you need tips, let me know. I don't even began to pretend that it is an easy feat. It took me a while to cut it all out and every once in a while, I miss it on a label, only to find it after I eat and think "CRAP!" LOL

* The changes, she said, included smaller portion sizes, more cooked meals, a dessert ban on weekdays and substituting sugary drinks with milk, water and fresh-squeezed juices. "The point is that small changes made a difference," she said.

* By the end of the year, the Food and Drug Administration will begin working with retailers and manufacturers to adopt new nutritionally sound and consumer friendly front-of-package labeling to provide 65 million parents in America and other caregivers with easy access to the information they need to make healthy choices for their children.

* "Let's move to ensure all our families have access to healthy, affordable food in their communities," she said. "We're making a commitment to completely eliminating food deserts in America. And we plan to do that within seven years."

Well it is official, I officially agree with at lease ONE of the Obama's on something! LOL

* The changes, she said, included smaller portion sizes, more cooked meals, a dessert ban on weekdays and substituting sugary drinks with milk, water and fresh-squeezed juices. "The point is that small changes made a difference," she said.

* By the end of the year, the Food and Drug Administration will begin working with retailers and manufacturers to adopt new nutritionally sound and consumer friendly front-of-package labeling to provide 65 million parents in America and other caregivers with easy access to the information they need to make healthy choices for their children.

* "Let's move to ensure all our families have access to healthy, affordable food in their communities," she said. "We're making a commitment to completely eliminating food deserts in America. And we plan to do that within seven years."

The obligations of our representatives in Washington are to protect our liberty, not coddle the world, precipitating no-win wars, while bringing bankruptcy and economic turmoil to our people. --- Ron Paul I am just absolutely convinced that the best formula for giving us peace and preserving the American way of life is freedom, limited government, and minding our own business overseas. ---Ron Paul

The obligations of our representatives in Washington are to protect our liberty, not coddle the world, precipitating no-win wars, while bringing bankruptcy and economic turmoil to our people. --- Ron Paul I am just absolutely convinced that the best formula for giving us peace and preserving the American way of life is freedom, limited government, and minding our own business overseas. ---Ron Paul

From:
felixthenat

To: ioly

Posted: Feb-09 05:12 PM (20 of 296)

The research shows what HFCS does to your body. It also shows that the rise of obesity and obesity related conditions and diseases is strongly correlated the rise in HFCS being put into our food. Honestly, the rest of it is a moot point to me. Anything with HFCS in it, in my opinion, that IS junk food. Fake sugar is junk. Sugar that occurs naturally in food (life fructose in fruit) is not.

I don't think anyone on this board is supporting an outright federal ban on HFCS. I am way too much for personal freedoms to do that. I support a ban on HFCS in my home. Like Heather said, one cigarette won't kill you, but knowing how terrible smoking is for you at all, why do it at all? I refuse to eat margarine. It is plastic. I don't eat plastic. I refuse to eat HFCS. It is fake food. It is unnatural. It is unhealthy - way more so than any other natural sweetener.

And lastly, I think by looking at America, moderation is something that is really lacking! And it doesn't help that HFCS, the stuff that is in everything, actually causes your body to turn off the receptor that tells your body you are full. So, essentially, HFCS makes you eat more!

The research shows what HFCS does to your body. It also shows that the rise of obesity and obesity related conditions and diseases is strongly correlated the rise in HFCS being put into our food. Honestly, the rest of it is a moot point to me. Anything with HFCS in it, in my opinion, that IS junk food. Fake sugar is junk. Sugar that occurs naturally in food (life fructose in fruit) is not.

I don't think anyone on this board is supporting an outright federal ban on HFCS. I am way too much for personal freedoms to do that. I support a ban on HFCS in my home. Like Heather said, one cigarette won't kill you, but knowing how terrible smoking is for you at all, why do it at all? I refuse to eat margarine. It is plastic. I don't eat plastic. I refuse to eat HFCS. It is fake food. It is unnatural. It is unhealthy - way more so than any other natural sweetener.

And lastly, I think by looking at America, moderation is something that is really lacking! And it doesn't help that HFCS, the stuff that is in everything, actually causes your body to turn off the receptor that tells your body you are full. So, essentially, HFCS makes you eat more!

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